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Which of the following punctuation marks shows a pause stronger than comma?

The punctuation mark that shows a pause stronger than a comma is the semicolon (;).

Here's a breakdown:

* Comma (,): Indicates a brief pause, often used to separate items in a list or to set off introductory phrases.

* Semicolon (;): Indicates a stronger pause than a comma, often used to separate closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a list that already contain commas.

* Colon (:): Indicates a more formal pause than a semicolon, often used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

* Period (.): Indicates a full stop, ending a sentence.

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